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Gwen O'Mahoney is congratulated after being voted in by NDP members as the candidate for Chilliwack-Hope at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall on Saturday. The other two nomination candidates were Dennis Adamson and Kathleen Stephany.

NDP choose O’Mahony for Chilliwack-Hope byelection

Gwen O'Mahony was elected Saturday over two nomination rivals to lead the NDP charge in the upcoming Chilliwack-Hope byelection.

Gwen O'Mahoney is congratulated after being voted in by NDP members as the candidate for Chilliwack-Hope at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall on Saturday. The other two nomination candidates were Dennis Adamson and Kathleen Stephany.

Power outage closes several Chilliwack schools

Eleven schools in Chilliwack were closed Friday afternoon due to an ongoing power outage.

A massive fire at a BC Hydro substation started at about 9:30 a.m. today (Friday).

VIDEO: Power back on after Chilliwack substation erupts in flames

A major fire at an electrical substation in Chilliwack caused outages throughout the city.

A massive fire at a BC Hydro substation started at about 9:30 a.m. today (Friday).
The old Paramount Theatre may be facing the wrecking ball in downtown Chilliwack. Council was forced to disqualify the only two respondents to submit proposals for redevelopment.

Future of Paramount Theatre building in Chilliwack still uncertain

The old Paramount Theatre building in downtown Chilliwack may not be able to escape the wrecking ball for too much longer.

The old Paramount Theatre may be facing the wrecking ball in downtown Chilliwack. Council was forced to disqualify the only two respondents to submit proposals for redevelopment.
The City of Chilliwack's waste water treatment plant is being eyed for potential heat sources.

Study could lead to integrated energy project in Chilliwack

An Energy Integration Planning Study for the Chilliwack Landing area was announced by City of Chilliwack.

The City of Chilliwack's waste water treatment plant is being eyed for potential heat sources.
Smoke billows past damaged utility lines following a fire at a lumber yard in Yarrow Thursday. The blaze disrupted phone

Yarrow mill fire caused cable and online disruptions

Cable and Internet service were disrupted in Chilliwack Thursday, after a fire at a Yarrow mill damaged overhead lines.

Smoke billows past damaged utility lines following a fire at a lumber yard in Yarrow Thursday. The blaze disrupted phone

Chilliwack teachers appeal for trustee pressure

A group of Chilliwack teachers pleaded to school trustees for more advocacy and support in the bargaining process.

A farmer works the fields at a property in Delta.

Port’s hunger for farmland a ‘declaration of war’

Metro Vancouver directors fear an intensified attack on Agricultural Land Reserve

A farmer works the fields at a property in Delta.

Chilliwack teen among those charged in Stanley Cup riot

Eight more suspected Stanley Cup rioters have now been charged and one of them is from Chilliwack.

The Cheam Golf Centre's lease has been reinstated.

Lease at Chilliwack golf course gets reinstated

A court decision means City of Chilliwack will recover all of its costs after it terminated a golf course operator's lease last fall.

The Cheam Golf Centre's lease has been reinstated.

Early French immersion study commissioned for Chilliwack school district

Chilliwack school board has directed the district to implement a feasibility study for early French immersion.

John Martin is the Conservative candidate for the upcoming by-election in the riding of Chilliwack-Hope. Martin

Martin acclaimed, comes out swinging

It didn’t take long for John Martin to be assigned duties in the BC Conservative’s shadow cabinet.

John Martin is the Conservative candidate for the upcoming by-election in the riding of Chilliwack-Hope. Martin

Charges laid in downtown Chilliwack stabbing

Charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon were laid against a 22-year-old Chilliwack man.

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A dog wanders along Sumas Prairie Road as people drive and dig through drifting snow on Thursday morning.

Winter storm packs $550,000 bite for Chilliwack

Community spirit and the arrival of milder weather helped avert any serious flooding in Chilliwack over the weekend

A dog wanders along Sumas Prairie Road as people drive and dig through drifting snow on Thursday morning.
Delays in getting a case against alleged cocaine trafficker to trial led to charges being quashed in 2009.

Accused coke dealers walked due to court delay

More than five-year wait for drug trafficking trial was unacceptable, B.C. Court of Appeal rules

Delays in getting a case against alleged cocaine trafficker to trial led to charges being quashed in 2009.
Elaina Wugalter wants a dialysis unit here in Chilliwack. Local patients

Dialysis ‘not an optional service,’ says Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz

Elaina Wugalter made a Facebook page to start a drive to get a dialysis clinic here in Chilliwack for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Elaina Wugalter wants a dialysis unit here in Chilliwack. Local patients
Unlike many other cities that can sprawl unhindered

Metro Vancouver near bottom for home affordability

Economist says second-worst ranking may overstate severity, but trend is expected to continue

Unlike many other cities that can sprawl unhindered

Cooler temperatures bring slow melt to Chilliwack freeze

Cooler temperatures and less rain than expected were helping ease threats of localized flooding in Chilliwack Sunday.

Adam Tallio searches for a storm drain on Spadina Avenue to help ease pooling water on Saturday morning.

Meltdown brings flood threat to Chilliwack

As Friday's big freeze turns into Saturday's big melt, Chilliwack residents are being warned to be watch for flooding.

Adam Tallio searches for a storm drain on Spadina Avenue to help ease pooling water on Saturday morning.

Frozen water pipes led to house fire in Chilliwack

Chilliwack firefighters broke into an apartment to put out a stove-top fire that broke out shortly after they battled a house fire Thursday.

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